Chicago Bears
James Anderson - #50 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/26/1983 |
| Birthplace | Roanoke Rapids, NC |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 3rd round, 24th pick by Panthers |
Peppers named NFC Defensive Player of the Month
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Bears sign LB Gibson to practice squad
The Bears made an addition to their practice squad Wednesday, signing LB Thaddeus Gibson.
Chiefs-Bears matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Bears will need to establish running game early vs. the Chiefs to put Caleb Hanie in manageable situations.
Cutler says his season could be over, confirms engagement
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Chiefs-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Chiefs have only one consistent pass rusher, but their lone legitimate threat is one of the league's best rush linebackers.
Bears elevate Trahan, waive Iwuh
The Bears waived/injured LB Brian Iwuh on Tuesday and promoted LB Patrick Trahan from the practice squad.
Bears rookie report: Week 12
The Bears' rookie class didn't have much of a presence in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.
Bears stock report: Week 12
PFW associate editor Dan Parr gives his stock analysis of the Bears and identifies who, or what, is on the rise or decline following their Week 12 loss to the Raiders.
Bears can recalibrate after extended look at Hanie
It's on Caleb Hanie to build on his first start and do a better job of knowing when not to make certain throws.
Bears players of the week: Week 12
Associate editor Dan Parr selects an offensive, defensive and special-teams player of the week for the Bears following their Week 12 loss to the Raiders.
Janikowski kicks Raiders past Bears
Sebastian Janikowski kicked a team-record six field goals and the Raiders took advantage of three interceptions from Chicago's Caleb Hanie to beat the Bears 25-20 Sunday.
Bears-Raiders prediction
PFW associate editor Dan Parr makes his prediction for the outcome of Sunday's game between the Bears and Raiders.
Bears safeties Conte, Wright making most of opportunity
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Bears-Raiders matchup of the day: Friday
The Bears could catch a break Sunday if DT Richard Seymour is limited by a knee injury.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with Anderson, the latest move in a major overhaul at the position.|||||||
The deal announced Sunday comes two days after they signed D.J. Williams from Denver to replace Brian Urlacher. Anderson was released earlier this month. He figures to take over at strong side for Nick Roach, who signed with Oakland. The only returning starting linebacker for Chicago is perennial Pro Bowler Lance Briggs on the weak side.
The agent for Anderson says his client has been informed that he's been released by the team.|||||||
Anderson had three years left on a five-year, $22 million contract. The move represents only minimal salary cap savings for Carolina because they have to account for the remaining prorated portion of the $7 million signing bonus he received in 2011. Anderson has spent all six NFL seasons with the Panthers, starting 43 games over the past three years at strong side linebacker. He started 12 games last year and had 73 tackles but no sacks or interceptions.
Anderson left Sunday's game against Kansas City with an eye injury|||||||
It was unclear when Anderson was hurt.
Anderson, the team's starting strongside linebacker and leading tackler, is active after rolling his ankle two days ago.|||||||
Anderson seems like a safe play in IDP leagues.
